Minnesota rookie Jaren Hall and Falcons veteran Taylor Heinicke will take over as starters in an unlikely quarterback matchup. Hall replaces Kirk Cousins, who will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. Heinicke moves up after the Falcons benched Desmond Ridder, who was hurt by 10 turnovers in the past five games.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke throws under pressure from Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall answers questions during a press conference after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won 24-10.
FALCONS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Taylor Heinicke showed no signs of rust in his first regular-season appearance of 2023 as he completed 12 of 21 passes for 175 yards with a touchdown while playing the second half last week. He will make his first start since Dec. 24, 2022, when he completed 13 of 18 passes for 166 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in Washington’s 37-20 loss at San Francisco.
KEY INJURIES: Cousins joined Jefferson on injured reserve this week. DT Dean Lowry didn’t practice on Wednesday. CB Akayleb Evans , WR K.J. Osborn and WR/PR Brandon Powell were limited. ... Falcons WR Drake London could miss the game after being held out of practice on Wednesday. Cornerback and return specialist Mike Hughes and FB Keith Smith were limited.
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